The day had finally come! It was 8 ½ weeks since I last saw my husband. It took me a long time to go to bed because I was so anxious and excited to see my hunny. Right when that alarm went off at 5:30am I woke up and had the biggest smile on my face because I knew today was the day I get to see my man. All morning I was so anxious. I had butterflies and felt the way I did on my wedding day. The excitement of just seeing my husband in only a few hours brought joy to my heart.
After a $55 dollar cab ride I had finally made it to the base. I dropped my bags off at the Lodge and headed over to watch the ‘Airmen’s Run.’ The run was a 1.5 mile and they sang their ‘joddie’ song while running in formation. It was during the run that I saw my hubby!!!!!! The moment I saw him my eyes started to fill up with tears of joy. He saw me and smiled but that was the only contact until later on in the day. After the run I went to an orientation briefing, which was very insightful and taught me everything Chet had been doing the past 8 ½ weeks. Following the orientation was the Coin Ceremony. I waited in the bleachers for over 40 minutes and I finally spot Chet from afar, but I wasn’t 100% positive it was him because he was with the marching band. And as far as I know Chet doesn’t play an instrument. Well……I was wrong about him not playing an instrument but right that it was really Chet. He somehow forgot to tell me that he was picked to be in the marching band, had band practice the past 8 ½ weeks and plays the base drum! Not too sure how he forgot to tell me that small little detail but I was so shocked to see him in a band. During the Coin Ceremony Chet received his coin and was no longer a trainee but an Airmen. It was such an awesome Ceremony filled with God’s presence. Right after the ceremony was over I ran to Chet but all I could do was give him a quick hug. NO kissing, long hugs or even hand holding. NO PDA whatsoever, which is absolutely ludicrous seeing that I haven’t seen my husband in 8 ½ weeks. It was weird and awkward. I wanted to run and jump into his arms and kiss him, but I was dreaming. It was not until we weren’t in public that he could hug and kiss.
I followed him into the reception center for the next event, which was the honor graduate ceremony. Chet was not only an honor graduate, but he was also one of the top physically fit Airmen. Out of 600 Airmen graduating only 61 received either of these two awards and I was so proud of him! It’s a huge accomplishment to graduate from BMT, but also graduating in the honors is outstanding. He is such a stud! You would all be so proud of him.
Besides not being able to hold hands with my husband, he can’t even stay the night with me in a hotel room. He has to report back to his squadron at 7 or 8pm. I mean come on….We’re married! But that doesn’t matter to the Air Force. As of right now they own Chet! But at least I’m able to see him for four days and spend quality time with my wonderful, stud muffin husband. He only had base liberty today so the rest of the day we spent on the base and I said goodbye at 7pm and went back to my hotel. I can’t wait to see my hubby tomorrow.
Not seeing him for this length of time was not easy and I’m so glad it’s over. But during this time apart I have realized what true love really is. Some people have told me they don’t know how I was able to go 8 ½ weeks without seeing Chet, but when you’re deeply in love with your spouse you will do anything it takes to keep that love growing stronger and stronger everyday. You do whatever it takes. And now I will NEVER take Chet for granted. He is the most amazing man in the world and I am so blessed to be his wife.
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